centrosome

[ sen-truh-sohm ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. a small region near the nucleus in the cell cytoplasm, containing the centrioles.

centrosome

/ ˌsɛntrəˈsɒmɪk; ˈsɛntrəˌsəʊm /

noun

1. a small body in a cell where microtubules are produced. In animal cells it surrounds the centriole Also calledcentrosphere

centrosome

/ sĕn′trə-sōm′ /

1. A specialized region of the cytoplasm that is located next to the nucleus of a cell and contains the centrioles. The cells of most eukaryotes except plants have centrosomes.

Derived Forms

• centrosomic, adjective

Other Words From

• cen·tro·som·ic [sen-tr, uh, -, som, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of centrosome¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; centro- + -some ³

Example Sentences

From each centrosome extremely delicate lines may be seen to radiate in two directions.

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The radiated appearance would therefore be consequent and attendant on the physico-chemical activity of the centrosome.

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When a cell is about to divide, an organ of recent discovery, termed the centrosome, comes into play.

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Centrosome, an organ of cells most obvious during nuclear division, 93.

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The centrosome now divides, the membranes of both nuclei disappear, and a spindle is formed.

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